Energy Gels

Fast and compact fuel for running. Energy gels provide immediately absorbable carbohydrates and are ideal for long trails, tempos and ultras.

Energy Gels

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Energy gels for trail running and ultras

Energy gels are one of the most widely used forms of sportNutrition in endurance sports such as trail running, ultra running, marathons, and triathlons. They are designed to easily digestible carbohydrates to be delivered while you are on the go, without having to stop walking.

Most energy gels contain approximately 20–30 grams of carbohydrates per sachet, often in the form of glucose, fructose, or maltodextrin. These sugars are quickly absorbed by the body and help maintain your energy levels during prolonged exertion.

During trail runs and ultras, the glycogen stores in your muscles gradually become depleted. By replenishing carbohydrates with gels along the way, you can keep blood glucose stable and delay fatigue, which allows you to keep running at a steady pace for longer.

Why energy gels are popular among trail runners

Energy gels are particularly popular because they:

Compact and lightweight are to take along
Fast energy deliver during exertion
Easy to use are while walking
Easy to combine are with sports drink or water

Many trail runners use gels during intense sections, long climbs, or when it is difficult to maintain a steady pace. Nutrition to eat.

How many gels do you need?

During prolonged efforts, many endurance athletes try approximately 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to take in to maintain their energy levels. That often amounts to approximately 1 to 3 gels per hour, depending on your pace, body weight and others Nutrition that you use.

Most runners combine gels with other forms of sport.Nutrition, such as drink mixes, bars or purees, to prevent taste fatigue and to relieve their stomachs.

buy energy gels at Trail.nl

Bee Trail.nl You will find energy gels from brands popular among trail runners and ultra-runners. Perfect for training, long trails, and races where fast and reliable energy can make the difference.

Energy Gels – compact fuel for long miles on the trail.